“There is nothing outside of yourself that can ever enable you to get better, stronger, richer, quicker, or smarter. Everything is within. Everything exists. Seek nothing outside of yourself.” ~Miyamoto Musashi This post is about a code of life. There isn’t a single code, and everyone must choose their own truth. I’ve been searching for
Relaxation
“Connection gives purpose and meaning to our lives.” ~Brené Brown R U OK Day is a crucial campaign to address mental health problems in our community. Even prior to the pandemic, isolation, loneliness, and disconnection from each other meant that the simple act of asking “Are you OK?” needed to be prompted. We may go
My parents often spoke about coming to America from Nigeria with one portmanteau. I imagine that their suitcase was filled with their hopes, dreams, and expectations, and in many ways, I feel like I was metaphorically handed this suitcase of desires and things the day I was born. It would now be my load to
“If your mind is empty, it is always ready for anything, it is open to everything. In the beginner’s mind there are many possibilities, but in the expert’s mind there are few.” ~Shunryu Suzuki So many of us come to meditation through our suffering. Nearly everyone who has come to walk the spiritual path can
“Integrity isn’t a morality issue; it’s an energy issue.” ~Gay Hendricks One of the biggest questions I, and many other people I know, face as we go about our days is this: When is it worthwhile to speak our minds, and when should we keep our thoughts to ourselves? There are usually both good reasons